Welcome to the School of Optometry and Vision Science

Helping people see

The School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, provides the only English optometric training in Canada leading to an accredited Doctor of Optometry degree. The school also provides a graduate program in Vision Science and Optometry. Extensive clinic programs support practical experience for students and health services for the public. Read more about the School of Optometry...

News

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Reflections of a soon-to-be graduate

Hellen Xu, an optometry student in her 4th and final year, reflects on her time at the School of Optometry and Vision Science and discusses her future endeavours.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Healing eyes with contact lenses

Waterloo vision scientists and chemical engineers have developed a new contact lens material that can both act as a bandage for corneal abrasions and slowly release drugs to help the wound heal.

New School of Optometry & Vision Science research centre poised to make advancements in understanding diseases and conditions of the eye and beyond.

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